Design News

12/11/2025

From sensor-rich ADAS to over-the-air everything, vehicles are now data-intensive systems, and connector technology is racing to keep up. Explore how the industry is advancing signal integrity, sealing and rugged design, and modular designs to enable AI-first platforms and zonal architectures. https://utm.io/ujreO

12/09/2025

Are you ready to explore the world of Tiny Machine Learning? Join us on December 15, 2025, for Day 1 of our webinar series: "What Is Tiny Machine Learning?" Learn about TinyML applications, frameworks, and tools, and discover the features of the Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense board.

Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this session will provide valuable insights into how TinyML is revolutionizing embedded systems. Earn IEEE Professional Development Hours and take your skills to the next level!

Save your seat now! https://bit.ly/49SJ49s

12/09/2025

It is that time of the year when Consumer Reports issues its naughty list for cars sold over the last three years.

This year’s “Bottom 10” LEAST reliable cars list contains only a single repeat offender, even though the two lists have overlap in two of their three years, suggesting a close race among the most troublesome vehicles.

Check out the full list here: https://utm.io/ujqEb

12/08/2025

New Bureau of Labor Statistics projections point to strong momentum in engineering: employment is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2025-2034, with about 186,050 openings each year driven by expansion and replacement needs. Here's the full story.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects faster-than-average growth in engineering jobs, with median wages nearly double the national average.

12/04/2025

A massive pink Lego Cadillac greeted F1 drivers after the Las Vegas Grand Prix as their chariot for a post-race victory lap to wave at fans. Here's how they built it: https://utm.io/ujpYM

12/03/2025

If you’re a parent, educator, or holiday shopper, learn the red flags to watch for, the questions to ask, and how to choose safer alternatives. Read the full article here: https://utm.io/ujpIF

12/02/2025

Fatigue fractures in the rear mounting bracket of the left engine pylon caused the tragic crash of UPS Flight 2976 on November 4, departing from Louisville's Muhammed Ali International Airport. The NTSB's preliminary report sheds light on the devastating incident that claimed the lives of three pilots and 11 others on the ground.

Read the full article to learn more about the investigation findings and what led to this catastrophic event.

NTSB investigation reveals UPS MD-11F crash resulted from fatigue fractures in engine mount, similar to 1979 DC-10 accident that killed 273 people

12/02/2025

Remember the excitement of building your first machine learning project? We're bringing that thrill back with our newest webinar series: "What Is Tiny Machine Learning?" on December 15, 2025! In this interactive session, you'll explore the fundamentals of TinyML, its applications, and tools, with a focus on the Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense board.

Earn IEEE Professional Development Hours while diving into the world of TinyML. Sign up today! https://bit.ly/4oy6EM1

12/01/2025

American University professor Frank L. DuBois is back with this year's list of the cars that his analysis deems the "most American."

Cars from Tesla's California and Texas plants earned high scores in the report, as did some stalwart models from Stellantis. GM sneaks a commercially focused vehicle into the list, and the tenth-place finisher is a surprise. Click through the gallery for a look. https://utm.io/ujpfC

11/26/2025

Hot Wheels brought the heat with its annual Legends Tour finale, where custom-built cars from around the globe competed for the ultimate honor: becoming a Hot Wheels die-cast model! 🌍🏁

This year’s competition featured finalists from 16 countries, 11 US regional winners, and the champion of the Walmart Virtual Contest. From minicars to pickup trucks, exotics, and rare gems like the 1972 Volkswagen SP2 and 1990 Tofas Sahin, the creativity and craftsmanship on display were nothing short of legendary. Check it out here: https://utm.io/ujoqo

11/20/2025

Explore the major challenges consumer product leaders encounter in 2025 and how integrated digital platforms solve them by supporting innovation, efficiency, and transformation from Aishwarya Balamukundan, Senior Director of Marketing, Design and Manufacturing at Autodesk. Dive in here: https://utm.io/ujnnX

Learn how the top challenges consumer product leaders face — and solve with integrated platforms that support innovation, efficiency, and transformation.

11/20/2025

Leonardo Rimini, Maserati Product Manager, named the carbon fiber chassis his favorite feature of the Maserati Pura super sports car, calling it a 'technical marvel' and a unique part of the car.

Check out the article by Design News Senior Editor Dan Carney for the full analysis: https://utm.io/ujnjm